- Feb 13, 2012
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I got a nasty virus while downloading PowerISO off The Pirate Bay for a one time use on a large file. I know, shame on me. But I've already purchased a license for myself and I don't want to buy it again for a one time use on another PC. It got right by Norton and a full scan doesn't detect it either. Whenever I try to open something such as Google Chrome, it opens about 40 PowerISOs and doesn't open Chrome. Very frustrating as this is VERY old 130NM P4 computer. I tried going to system restore, but the same thing happens. 40 PowerISOs. I can't uninstall or simply move the files in the recycle bin because of course, access is denied. Is there a way to do a system restore in a console that I can access somewhere? I heard you can with the XP installation CD, but I don't have one but I could rip one off The Pirate Bay if given instructions on how to do a system restore through there. Maybe there is a 3rd party software that can do a system restore outside Windows XP? Any help is GREATLY appreciated, as this is not my computer. 🙁 I don't remember if you can open Chrome in safe mode with networking or not, but I know that 40 PowerISOs open when I try to uninstall or do a system restore. The strangest part is that I've used the exact same program from the same uploader on another friend's laptop running windows 7 and had no issues whatsoever. I even downloaded it again on my windows 7 laptop to make sure it was the same one. No issues.
EDIT: Just looked at the Simple and Free Guide to Removing Malware thread. I will try to find a way to install MalwareBytes but unless I can find a ZIP file of it, I don't think I can install it as the PowerISOs pop up when trying to install a new program. Any help is appreciated until my next attempt which will be in about 16 hours from now.
Piracy
When someone installs and uses commercial software without paying for the program, it is called "pirating" the software. This name comes from the traditional meaning of the word "pirate," which is a sea-faring criminal that steals and loots belongings from others. But far from the stereotypical sea pirate, a software pirate can be anyone who owns a computer. Software piracy is committed by simply downloading or copying a program that a user has not paid for.
Since computer programs are stored in a digital format, they are easy to copy and reproduce. For example, a game may be burned to a CD and transferred to the computer of an individual who has not paid for the program. Software programs can also be illegally downloaded from the Internet from unauthorized sources. Since pirating software does not require many resources, it has grown into a major problem for the computer industry.
While it may seem like an innocuous act, pirating software is the same as stealing. Software companies often invest thousands or even millions of dollars into creating the programs they sell. The income from selling these programs is what allows companies to produce the software and to continue improving the programs we use. Just because it is possible to copy a software program does not mean it is OK. Installing a commercial program from an illegal copy is the same thing as walking out of a store with the program and not paying for it.
While there are some programs that are free to use (such as shareware and freeware programs), it is important to pay for commercial software. You can avoid software piracy by only downloading software from authorized sources and making sure that you have valid software licenses for all the programs you use. Remember that paying for software programs supports the software industry, which is good for all of us!
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EDIT: Just looked at the Simple and Free Guide to Removing Malware thread. I will try to find a way to install MalwareBytes but unless I can find a ZIP file of it, I don't think I can install it as the PowerISOs pop up when trying to install a new program. Any help is appreciated until my next attempt which will be in about 16 hours from now.
Piracy
When someone installs and uses commercial software without paying for the program, it is called "pirating" the software. This name comes from the traditional meaning of the word "pirate," which is a sea-faring criminal that steals and loots belongings from others. But far from the stereotypical sea pirate, a software pirate can be anyone who owns a computer. Software piracy is committed by simply downloading or copying a program that a user has not paid for.
Since computer programs are stored in a digital format, they are easy to copy and reproduce. For example, a game may be burned to a CD and transferred to the computer of an individual who has not paid for the program. Software programs can also be illegally downloaded from the Internet from unauthorized sources. Since pirating software does not require many resources, it has grown into a major problem for the computer industry.
While it may seem like an innocuous act, pirating software is the same as stealing. Software companies often invest thousands or even millions of dollars into creating the programs they sell. The income from selling these programs is what allows companies to produce the software and to continue improving the programs we use. Just because it is possible to copy a software program does not mean it is OK. Installing a commercial program from an illegal copy is the same thing as walking out of a store with the program and not paying for it.
While there are some programs that are free to use (such as shareware and freeware programs), it is important to pay for commercial software. You can avoid software piracy by only downloading software from authorized sources and making sure that you have valid software licenses for all the programs you use. Remember that paying for software programs supports the software industry, which is good for all of us!
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